Coach Luke Walton said on Tuesday that the Lakers have discussed the criticism made recently by veteran players and moved on.
Russell Westbrook said "it was very important to me" that Kevin Durant defended him against criticism from Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.
LeBron James dismissed criticism of working out with potential playoff foe Dwyane Wade, telling the media Thursday, "I don't care."
Demaryius Thomas and Ronnie Hillman were among the Broncos players who spoke out in support of quarterback Peyton Manning after a three-interception performance in Sunday's win over Cleveland.
Baylor coach Art Briles said Monday his fourth-ranked Bears have not been distracted by the swirling controversy surrounding the program's handling of former defensive end Sam Ukwuachu.
The day after his team's biggest win of the season, Cavaliers coach David Blatt had to address several controversies that sprang up in the wake of the buzzer-beating victory over the Bulls.
